WSOP 2026: Juan Rodriguez Claims His First Bracelet in the Seniors High Roller (Event #39)

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WSOP 2026: Juan Rodriguez Claims His First Bracelet in the Seniors High Roller (Event #39)
Seasoned player Juan Rodriguez emerged as the champion of the prestigious $5K Seniors High Roller at WSOP 2026. After four days of intense battles and a dramatic heads-up, he takes home his first gold bracelet and a career-defining prize of $673,011.
WSOP Day 20: Stunning Triumph for Alex Foxen and a 'Bad Beat' for Kristen Foxen

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WSOP Day 20: Stunning Triumph for Alex Foxen and a 'Bad Beat' for Kristen Foxen
The 20th day of WSOP 2026 was marked by both triumph and brutal sports tragedy for the star couple. The absolute hero of the day was Alex Foxen, who steamrolled the $10K Super Turbo Bounty final table to claim his fourth gold bracelet. However, his victory came shortly after his wife Kristen experienced a brutal knockout just shy of ITM in the series' most expensive tournament, the $250K Super High Roller.
STREAM: The Festival Series €550 Main Event - Final Day | King's Resort

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STREAM: The Festival Series €550 Main Event - Final Day | King's Resort

Catch the thrilling conclusion of the €550 Main Event at The Festival Series in King's Resort Rozvadov. Today, a new champion will be crowned, taking home the prestigious title and a prize of €81,100.

After challenging starting flights and Day 2 of the tournament, only 16 players remain out of a total of 710 entries in the Main Event, which boasts a €500,000 guarantee.

Chip counts before the final day of the €550 Main Event:

Rank Player Name Country Stack
1. Grzegorz Ryszard Flak Poland 4,915,000
2. Florin Adrian Bilan Romania 4,900,000
3. Zdravko Lamot Croatia 3,250,000
4. Paul Vlad Craciunas Romania 3,055,000
5. Babubarsch Germany 2,700,000
6. Enrico Falco Italy 2,520,000
7. Rama Prema Czech Republic 2,025,000
8. Csaba Havasi Hungary 1,800,000
9. The Fish United Kingdom 1,800,000
10. Rafa Poland 1,610,000
11. Maurizio Pisciotti Italy 1,550,000
12. Raul George Sav Romania 1,470,000
13. David Veselý Czech Republic 1,115,000
14. Giovanni Battista Gaiulli Italy 1,040,000
15. Ariel Yakov Kayat Israel 1,035,000
16. Oleksii Lubnin Ukraine 760,000

Payout structure for the final day:

Place

Prize

1st place

€81,100

2nd place

€49,600

3rd place

€35,600

4th place

€27,100

5th place

€20,800

6th place

€16,000

7th place

€12,300

8th place

€9,400

9th place

€7,220

10th – 11th place

€5,525

12th – 15th place

€4,250

16th place

€3,250


Sources: King's Resort, YouTube

WSOP 2026: Alex Foxen Shows Mastery and Claims Fourth Bracelet in Super Turbo Bounty (Event #44)

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WSOP 2026: Alex Foxen Shows Mastery and Claims Fourth Bracelet in Super Turbo Bounty (Event #44)
American poker star Alex Foxen dominated one of the fastest tournaments at WSOP 2026. In a field packed with world-class talent, he emerged victorious in the $10K Super Turbo Bounty event, adding a fourth coveted WSOP gold bracelet to his collection along with nearly $600,000 in prize money.
The Festival Rozvadov Reaches the Finale: Last 16 Players to Battle for the Main Event Title Today

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The Festival Rozvadov Reaches the Finale: Last 16 Players to Battle for the Main Event Title Today
An action-packed weekend at King's Resort Rozvadov has propelled The Festival Series Main Event into its final day. The winner will take home €81,100, with top stacks including Grzegorz Ryszard Flak, Florin Adrian Bilan, and Zdravko Lamot.
WSOP 2026: German Finale Pauli vs Weiss in Razz, Sebastian Pauli Takes the Win (Event #40)

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WSOP 2026: German Finale Pauli vs Weiss in Razz, Sebastian Pauli Takes the Win (Event #40)
German player Sebastian Pauli became the champion of Event #40: $1,500 Razz. In a thrilling final, he outplayed fellow German Dennis Weiss in heads-up, earning his first gold bracelet along with a $135,564 prize.
Vamos Poker Tour Slovakia Heads to the Finale: 660 Entries, Last 16 Players, and €42,000 for the Champion

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Vamos Poker Tour Slovakia Heads to the Finale: 660 Entries, Last 16 Players, and €42,000 for the Champion
Vamos Poker Tour Slovakia is heading into its decisive day. The Main Event, with a guarantee of €250,000, recorded 660 entries across all flights, and today the champion will walk away with a €42,000 prize.
Big Game On Tour | S3 E5|

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The latest series of Big Game on Tour is reaching its climax, and all eyes are on qualifier Loose Cannon Andy Taylor. He's facing a major decision – will he take home his hard-earned profit, or risk it all in the final hand for a double-up that could mean a life-changing six-figure payout?

Why Recreational Players Struggle to Win at Online Poker

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Why Recreational Players Struggle to Win at Online Poker
The reality is that online poker is a lot harder than it looks when you compare it to playing live poker. The game is much faster, and you need to stay focused on each little decision because at the end of a session it matters. If you’re currently more of a recreational player struggling to win in this update, I will explain why and how to fix it.
STREAM: $250K NLH Super High Roller - Day 2 | World Series of Poker 2026

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STREAM: $250K NLH Super High Roller - Day 2 | World Series of Poker 2026

The livestream from the second day of Event #41: $250K Super High Roller takes us straight into the action of the most expensive tournament at the WSOP 2026, where the best of the best compete for astronomical prizes.

After the late registration closed, the official numbers settled at 56 entries, generating a massive total prizepool of $13,720,000. For the future champion, there’s a reward of $4,334,411, with only the top 9 players securing a payout. 

The field is filled with poker elites. Entering Day 2 as the chipleader is Austria's Samuel Mullur. Also making a strong start are vloggers Daniel Negreanu and Martin Kabrhel. Noteworthy entries include poker couple the Foxens, Jason Koon, Sean Winter, Phil Ivey, and Adrian Mateos.

Top 10 Chip Counts after Day 1 - Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller 

Rank

Player

Country

Chip Count

1.

Samuel Mullur

Austria

4,315,000

2.

Brandon Wilson

USA

4,295,000

3.

Christoph Vogelsang

Germany

4,220,000

4.

Daniel Negreanu

Canada

2,970,000

5.

Sean Winter

USA

2,870,000

6.

Aleksejs Ponakovs

Latvia

2,730,000

7.

Dejan Kaladjurdjevic

Montenegro

2,650,000

8.

Artur Martirosian

Russia

2,445,000

9.

Johannes Straver

Netherlands

2,325,000

10.

Ding Biao

Hong Kong

2,050,000

The prize money awaits nine finalists, with a “min-cash” in this tournament exceeding half a million dollars.

Position

Prize

1st place

$4,334,411

2nd place

$2,776,634

3rd place

$1,862,941

4th place

$1,312,037

5th place

$972,375

6th place

$760,417

7th place

$629,397

8th place

$553,270

9th place

$518,518


Sources: WSOP Live, YouTube

VLOG | Daniel Negreanu WSOP 2026 Day 19: New WSOP Store, $10K Limit Hold’em, and Another Clash with Phil Ivey

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VLOG | Daniel Negreanu WSOP 2026 Day 19: New WSOP Store, $10K Limit Hold’em, and Another Clash with Phil Ivey

The intro to the vlog is quintessentially Negreanu. Instead of heading straight to the casino, he starts with music, shower singing, and a brief obsession with the vocals of the German band AnnenMayKantereit. Before Day 2 of the $10K Limit Hold’em, he checks out the opening of the new WSOP store, where he browses new jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, caps, glasses, cards, and especially a special card protector shaped like a bracelet. He's immediately intrigued because it resembles a mini WSOP bracelet and can be used on hole cards.

Then he shifts his focus to poker. The $10K Limit Hold’em is a special event for him, as he calls Limit Hold’em his “road game.” As a teenager, he played 10/20 five days a week, meticulously keeping paper records, and claimed to earn around $40 an hour. These days, he plays less frequently, likening it to riding a bike—once back at it, the nuances quickly resurface.

A Table Full of Names: Ausmus, Ivey, Obst, and Gus Hansen

Upon arriving at the tables, the episode quickly turns into an old-school poker reunion. Daniel sits with strong names like Marco Johnson, Gus Hansen, James Obst, and Jeremy Ausmus. While talking to Ausmus, he brings up the Poker Hall of Fame and points out his results in high-stakes cash games, tournaments, mixed games, and the popularity of his vlog as part of a modern poker profile.

It's amusing when Daniel realizes that Gus Hansen isn’t in the Hall of Fame yet, immediately questioning if there's a European bias. At the table, it's clear this isn't just any Day 2 event. The players share a history in high-stakes cash games, televised poker eras, and major WSOP moments.

Daniel starts Day 2 on a high note. He feels confident, thinking he’s not making mistakes. His stack hovers around 288,000 and later 280,000, either above or around average. In $10K Limit Hold’em, this is a comfortable position, but a few lost hands can change everything.

One of the main highlights of the episode is Phil Ivey's arrival. Daniel greets him with classic trash talk, asking why he always has so few chips. Ivey responds simply that he arrived late. Daniel jokes whether he forgot the start time or is trying Phil Hellmuth’s strategy. However, there's old respect between them. They reminisce about cash game history, high-stakes limits, and Ivey’s legendary comment that everyone has exactly what they should with two chips in front of him.

While Ivey is a headline magnet, Gus Hansen is the comedic engine of the episode. Between hands, he juggles, entertains the table, and Daniel repeatedly calls him a “monkey.” Yet beneath the humor lies tournament reality: Gus keeps beating Daniel in pot after pot. Daniel repeatedly admits that Gus is running insanely hot against him. Crucially, though, he doesn’t let it break him. Even as his stack dwindles, he insists he's playing well, saving bets, and staying alive outside of Hansen’s pots.

Bubble with Friends

The tournament gradually reaches the bubble. With 20 players left and 19 places paid, Daniel, Phil Ivey, Gus Hansen, Josh Arieh, Dong Chen, and Etai are at the table. The atmosphere is surprisingly relaxed for a $10K WSOP event. Daniel jokes that if they wanted to trade money among friends, they could have stayed in Chesterfield.

Bubble time also brings fan moments. Daniel meets Diane, a recreational player from previous vlogs who viewers have enjoyed in the comments. Fans bring him gifts for “Baby Negs” and comment on one fan’s extravagant outfit.

After a series of lost pots, Daniel finds himself short-stacked. In limit hold’em, it's not a complete end, but with blinds and the pace of play, every spot is critical. His first double-up comes with queen-four against Phil Ivey when Daniel hits and survives. Then he goes all-in again with ace-three against king-queen. He has the better hand, but this time the runout brings a queen, sealing Daniel’s exit.

After busting out, Daniel admits he feels mentally fresh but has nothing sensible to jump into. The Senior event has just about an hour of registration left, and the next big day might be the $250K event. This time, he chooses something not often seen in his WSOP grinds: he heads home. To Amanda, the dogs, away from the casino. After a day full of merch, singing, Ivey’s, Gus’s hot streak, bubble patience, and another close call, it's a calmer ending, leaving the story open.

WSOP Day 19: Negreanu Chases Title in $250K High Roller, Glaser Falls Short of Ninth Bracelet

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WSOP Day 19: Negreanu Chases Title in $250K High Roller, Glaser Falls Short of Ninth Bracelet
The nineteenth day of WSOP 2026 marked the start of the summer's most expensive event – the $250K Super High Roller. Austrian Samuel Mullur emerged as the chipleader in a star-studded field, with Daniel Negreanu sitting comfortably in fourth place. Meanwhile, two bracelets were awarded, highlighted by Dong Chen's victory over Benny Glaser in the $10K Limit Hold'em.